Biography
Piret Jaaks (1980) is an Estonian writer and playwright who studied theatre research at the University of Tartu and completed doctoral studies in dramaturgy at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. In addition to writing nearly 20 plays, she is the author of three novels and six children’s books, including Mommy’s Dragon and A Big Secret, both of which have received international recognition.
Her work often combines magical realism with emotionally rich storytelling. Jaaks’ children’s books have been translated into several languages, and her plays have been staged in Estonia and abroad. Her work has earned several literary and theatre awards.
You can learn more about her work on Piret Jaaks’ official website www.piretjaaks.com.
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The Mystery of the Vanished Sock
El dragón de mamá
Mamin zmaj
Mamin zmaj
dPictus’ 100 Outstanding Picturebooks (A Big Secret))
2024
Good Children’s Book (A Big Secret)
2023
Tartu Prize for Children's Literature (Childhood Prize), nominee (Mr. Maru's Blueberry Shop)
The Knee-High Book Competition, 1st place (Suur saladus)
2021
Slovenia Zlata hruška (Golden Pear seal)
2020
The White Ravens (Mommy’s Dragon)
2019
Good Children’s Book (Mommy’s Dragon)
